About this role
Classical Ballet Instructor
Doha, Qatar · Full-time · 1 position
An established performing arts academy in Doha is hiring a full-time classical ballet instructor. The academy teaches dance, music, and visual arts to a large, international student body, and its dance faculty covers classical ballet, contemporary, hip-hop, and a range of cultural dance traditions. You’d work from dedicated dance studios at a purpose-built centre in the city, teaching to internationally recognised graded syllabi.
What you’ll do
- Teach classical ballet across a graded UK examination syllabus, from pre-ballet and primary levels through to Grade 5
- Teach young children through to adults, including dedicated adult classes at both beginner and advanced levels
- Prepare students for international ballet examinations
- Assess new students and place them at the appropriate level
- Build posture, alignment, and safe technique alongside conditioning, creative movement, and real performance quality
- Teach contemporary dance alongside ballet (an advantage, not a requirement)
What we’re looking for
- Certified classical ballet instructor, trained at a recognised dance school
- Certified classical ballet performer
- 3–5 years’ experience teaching classical ballet
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Self-motivated and personable, and comfortable working across cultures
What we offer
- Tax-free salary, set according to experience and qualifications
- Furnished accommodation
- Transport provided
- Annual return flight
- Full visa sponsorship and relocation support
- Structured progression into senior and leadership positions over time
- A professional studio environment and a multicultural student body and staff room